Lynden, WA

The Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden has been going on, near the end of summer, for as long as I can remember. In the days when I worked in broadcasting this was an annual must attend event. I remember that the first time I ever did a live remote broadcast from the fair was back in 1972. Those were the days. The deejay spun the records right there on site and the whole broadcast was heard not only on the radio but by those gathered around because it was all amplified by a loudspeaker system.

The Northwest Washington Fair has had some major grandstand acts over the years from Loretta Lynn to Glen Campbell. The biggest shocker ever was the time Trisha Yearwood was playing the fair in Lynden. Suddenly, during her act, the band started playing "Shameless", a Garth Brooks song. Then, out of the blue, Garth Brooks himself made his way to the stage.

The video above is not from Lynden, but that is the song that he performed that night. This was back in that era when Garth was the biggest name in entertainment, breaking records right and left that were established by Elvis and the Beatles before him. Working in broadcasting, I later got all of the details of Garth first flying into Bellingham in a private jet and then, secretly, making his way to Lynden. It was all very hush-hush. Not sure how many people knew in advance, other than Garth and Trisha.

This year's fair, which I am sure will be another good one, runs from Monday, the  17th, through Saturday the 22nd. Unless you bought tickets in advance, the entry fee is ten bucks. By the way, there is no shortage of all of the traditional animals and other fun attractions and events that you would expect to find at a county fair.

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

There are currently 161 homes for sale.

• Homes are priced from $159,900 - $1,995,000
• Average Asking Price; $395,691 Days on Market are 126 days
• Median Asking Price: $350,000 Days on Market are 77 days
• Homes sold in July: 14
• Average Listing Price $287,611
• Average Sold Price $277,111 Days on the Market 83
• Median Listing Price $283,700
• Median Sold Price $264,325 Days on Market 55
• Homes Pending last week: 6 Total Homes Pending: 30

• Average Sales Price July 2008: $330,234 151 Dom
• Median Sales Price July 2008: $290,000 103 Dom
• Sold in July 2008: 22

The Average Sales price is down 16.1% compared to July 08 and up 3.9% compared to June 09.

The Median Sales prices is down 8.9% compared to July 08 and down .6% compared to June 09.

The number of sales is down by 8 compared to July 08 and is down by 1 compared to last month June 09.

Condo Analysis for Lynden

• There are currently 41 condos for sale.
• Condos are priced from $139,900 - $419,000
• Average List Price $240,283 Days on the Market: 177
• Median List Price $229,950 Days on the Market: 110
• Condos Sold in June: 6
• Average List Price: $224,635
• Average Sales Price: $217,993 Days on the Market: 133
• Median List Price: $224,675
• Median Sales Price: $216,500 Days on the Market: 77
• Pending Sales Last Week: 4 Total Condos Pending: 6

• Average Sales Price July 2008: $211,933 Dom 161
  
• Median Sales Price July 2008: $216,100 Dom 144
  
• Sold in July 2008: 6

The Average Sales price is up 8.5% compared to July 08 and down 24.8% compared to June 09.

The Median Sales prices is up 0.1% compared to July 08 and up 25.3% compared to June 09.

The number of sales is equal to July 08 and is down by 1 compared to last month June 09.

Lynden Northwest Washington Fair- Whatcom County WA real estate for sale

Coming Soon August 17th thru 22nd, 2009

The Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden, Washington is a large event for Whatcom Countyresidents and visitors every year! Here is the link to the web site where you can purchase tickets in advanced!

http://www.nwwafair.com/

Feel free to take a look! The Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden, Washington is an event that my family and I have attended every year! We buy our tickets in advance and look forward to it! There are activities and educational experiences for every age group!

They have some wonderful entertainment also! I always look forward to the evening concerts! Well known groups from my high school years seem to play every year! This year I am looking forward to seeing Foreigner! There are other groups as well, Like Clint Black, Emerson Drive, Gaither Vocal Band! There will also be the annual Demo Derby, Moto Cross, Horse shows and Rodeo events.

There are other things to see as well as Rides and contests! Many vendors too!

I Hope to See You There!

Lynden Northwest Washington Fair- Whatcom County WA real estate for sale

If you or anyone you know is looking for information on buying or selling real estate in Whatcom County, WA. Feel free to give me a call. I would be honored to help you!

Judy Schneider

Exit Realty Associates

360-224-9047

Are you looking for something fun for the family to do this weekend? As you probably very well know, raspberry season is in full swing. To go along with it Lynden is holding its annual Raspberry Festival complete with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 5K run, the Razz & Shine Car/Truck Cruise-In, Street market and vendor sidewalk sales, and the Gold Wing Riders lighted motorcycle parade.

For more information about the Raspberry Festival visit the Lynden Chamber of Commerce website or for more information about Lynden in general, visit my website or feel free to email or call anytime.

The following is a quick analysis of the Lynden real estate market.

• There are currently 147 homes for sale.
• Homes are priced from $170,000 - $1,100,000
• Average Asking Price; $382,631 Days on Market are 122 days
• Median Asking Price: $349,900 Days on Market are 77 days
• Homes sold in June: 15
• Average Listing Price $275,230
• Average Sold Price $266,700 Days on the Market 161
• Median Listing Price $269,900
• Median Sold Price $266,000 Days on Market 175
• Homes Pending last week: 9 Total Homes Pending: 21

The Average Sales price is up 3.1% compared to May 08 and up 6.1% compared to April 09.

The Median Sales prices is up 2.5% compared to May 08 and up 22.3% compared to April 09.

The number of sales is down by 4 compared to May 08 and is down by 1 compared to last month April 09.

Buyers: Interest rates are still low making now is a good time to get in the market. There are still plenty of homes to choose from and lots have been on the market a long time so there are some motivated sellers out there who need to sell their homes.

Sellers: There is still a lot of competition right now and if you don't want your home to sit on the market without an offer here are a few bits of advise:

• The most important thing you can do is price your home right, have your real estate agent do a CMA and price your home aggressively, that is in the lower range of similar homes if you want a quick sale
• Have a pre-inspection done to your home and fix any problems
• Give your home curb appeal
• Offer a Home Warranty if it is an older home
• Get rid of clutter, start clearing out your things, even if you have to put them in storage.
• Think about staging your home, get advise from a staging professional or at least your agent.

If you would like some info about Lynden real estate or living in Lynden visit my website at BellinghamProperty.com or give me a call.